Financial Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:01/17/2023

Req ID: 29338

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Law

Department:
Faculty of Law

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complimented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs.

The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical building, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St.

George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity:

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
Reconciling accounts
Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
Administering accounts for restricted funds
Recording detailed transactions for many accounts including payroll
Producing complex statistical information
Preparing budget variance reports
Verifying that HRIS transactions are processed according to applicable policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in business/accounting or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum four years directly related experience in accounting/finance, preferably in a University environment
Demonstrated solid experience processing payroll, account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
Demonstrated expertise using SAP systems including Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Research Information System (RIS) is required
Experience interpreting and complying with granting agencies' funding guidelines and policies.
Demonstrated experience compiling, researching, investigating and analyzing financial information as well as making recommendations based on the outcomes.
Excellent quantitative/financial analysis abilities
Advanced computer skills with intermediate to advanced level of expertise in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong data input skills
Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals
Strong attention to detail
Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Exceptional time management skills, ability to work under pressure and handle large a high volume of work

Assets (Nonessential):

A professional accounting designation would be considered a strong asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

Articulate
Courteous
Meticulous
Multitasker
Organized
Problem solver
Procedural
Team player

Closing Date: 01/26/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Recruiter:
Robyn Hunter

**Lived Experience Statement